Going to the doctor for the first time on your own can be stressful. You may feel anxiety, concern, or fear. A little preparation can help build confidence and ensure your appointment goes well.

A pediatrician on TikTok is trying to prepare parents for a milestone at the doctor’s office: When kids hit the pre-teen years, parents are asked to step outside the examination room for a few minutes ...

A pediatrician on TikTok is trying to prepare parents for a milestone at the doctor’s office: When kids hit the pre-teen years, parents are asked to step outside the examination room for a few minutes ...

Dr. Jill Grimes is the author of “The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything From Hangovers to Homesickness.” With more than 30 years of experience in private practice and ...

A mother recently wrote to me with concerns about her 14-month-old daughter. The child’s hospital had begun using AI to record visits—and her husband had unknowingly consented. The woman feared that ...

You should be able to get coverage for common types of doctors’ visits under Medicare. That said, not everything is covered. What isn’t covered may surprise you, and those surprises can come with a ...

Asking patients to prepare notes ahead of a doctor visit boosts physician-patient communication and efficiency, according to new research from the University of Washington School of Medicine. The ...

Is your doctor stuck in 2011? A new survey found six percent of Americans feel like they’re walking “backwards in time” 14 years whenever they have a doctor’s appointment. The poll of 2,000 U.S.